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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination [Abstract]  
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

NOTE 3 - BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Acquisition of CTG

On March 15, 2024, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Drilling Tools International, Inc., entered into and consummated the Share Purchase Agreement with CTG, the shareholders of CTG, and a representative of CTG, to acquire 100% of the shares of CTG for a gross cash purchase consideration of $20.9 million. CTG is incorporated in the United Kingdom and is the holding company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Deep Casing. Deep Casing specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of a range of patented and innovative products for well construction, well completion, and casing installation processes for the global oil and gas sector. The CTG Acquisition allows the Company to further expand its geographical presence globally, especially in the Middle East,

provides accretive earnings to consolidated results of operations, and expands the Company’s portfolio of intellectual property rights, through the acquisition of over 60 patents.

The acquisition of CTG has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The Company has been treated as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, CTG's tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and its liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values on the closing date.

The allocation of the purchase is as follows:

 

Assets

Preliminary March 15, 2024

 

 

Measurement Period Adjustments

 

 

As adjusted March 15, 2024

 

Cash

$

2,674

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,674

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

3,781

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,781

 

Inventories

 

4,282

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,282

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

189

 

 

 

 

 

 

189

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

1,647

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,647

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset

 

315

 

 

 

 

 

 

315

 

Intangible assets, net

 

8,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,065

 

Goodwill

 

2,618

 

 

526

 

 

 

3,144

 

Total assets acquired

$

23,571

 

 

$

526

 

 

$

24,097

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

2,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,656

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

(295

)

 

 

526

 

 

 

231

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

95

 

 

 

 

 

 

95

 

Operating lease liabilities, less current portion

 

180

 

 

 

 

 

 

180

 

Total liabilities assumed

$

2,636

 

 

$

526

 

 

$

3,162

 

Total consideration transferred

$

20,935

 

 

$

 

 

$

20,935

 

The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired has been assigned to goodwill. Goodwill represents the future benefits as a result of the acquisition that will enhance the services available to both new and existing customers and increase the Company’s competitive position. Goodwill will be evaluated for impairment at least annually. Goodwill attributable to the CTG Acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. As of March 15, 2025, the Company is complete with the process of allocating the purchase price and valuing the acquired assets and liabilities assumed.

The Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $1.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, which are included in other operating and non-operating expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss).

 

Acquisition of Superior Drilling Products, Inc.

 

On March 6, 2024, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement by and among the Company, SDPI, Merger Sub, Merger Sub II, pursuant to the First Merger, with SDPI surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of DTI and upon the effective time of the First Merger, SDPI, as the surviving corporation of the First Merger, merged with and into Merger Sub II, with Merger Sub II surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, the closing of the merger occurred on July 31, 2024.

 

SDPI is an innovative drilling and completion tool technology company providing cost saving solutions that drive production efficiencies for the oil and natural gas drilling industry. In addition, SDPI is a manufacturer and refurbisher of polycrystalline diamond compact drill bits for leading oil field services companies. The acquisition furthers the Company's growth strategy as a premier provider of technologically differentiated solutions and services for the global oil & gas drilling industry. The SDPI acquisition allows the company to vertically integrate around our proven and successful Drill-N-Ream® tool, gain global rights to run this tool, continue the Vernal, Utah bit repair business supporting major OEMs of PDC drill bits, and leverage their high-spec machine shop. In addition, we acquired over 30 patents and patents pending, the majority of which have been granted.

The acquisition of SDPI has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The Company has been treated as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, SDPI's tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and its liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values on the closing date.

 

The allocation of the purchase is as follows (in thousands):

 

Assets acquired:

 

 

Cash

$

1,726

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

1,239

 

Related party note receivable, current

 

1,231

 

Inventories

 

2,800

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

573

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

10,213

 

Related party note receivable, noncurrent

 

4,193

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset

 

2,662

 

Intangible assets, net

 

22,850

 

Deposits and other long-term assets

 

200

 

Total assets acquired

 

47,687

 

Liabilities assumed:

 

 

Accounts payable

 

370

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

147

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

1,804

 

Deferred tax liabilities, net

 

881

 

Deferred income

 

675

 

Operating lease liabilities, less current portion

 

2,368

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

6,245

 

Total identifiable net assets

 

41,442

 

Goodwill

 

7,718

 

Total net assets acquired and goodwill

$

49,160

 

The excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred and the fair value of DTI’s previously held investment in SDPI over the fair values of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired has been assigned to goodwill. Goodwill represents the future benefits as a result of the acquisition that will enhance the services available to both new and existing customers and increase the Company’s competitive position. Goodwill will be evaluated for impairment at least annually. Goodwill attributable to the acquisition of SDPI is not deductible for tax purposes. As of July 31, 2025, the Company is complete with the process of allocating the purchase price and valuing the acquired assets and liabilities assumed.

The Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $3.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, which are included in other operating and non-operating expense, net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

 

Acquisition of European Drilling Projects B.V.

 

On September 30, 2024, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Drilling Tools International, Inc., entered the Share Purchase Agreement with European Drilling Projects B.V. (“EDP”), and the sole shareholder of EDP, to acquire 100% of the shares of EDP. European Drilling Products is a global provider of next-generation stabilizers, specialty reamers, and wellbore optimization technology for the drilling industry. EDP designs and manufactures bespoke drilling equipment tailored to address specific industry challenges. The integration of EDP's expertise aligns seamlessly with DTI's international growth strategy and commitment to technological differentiation.

In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, the closing of the acquisition occurred on October 3, 2024 (the “EDP Closing Date” or “EDP Closing”) for total consideration of $13.9 million, including a Promissory Note payable to parent company of EDP for $5.2 million. On April 22, 2025, the First Amendment to the Promissory Note was entered into, reducing the balance owed on the Promissory Note by $0.3 million. As the amendment was signed within a year of the acquisition date of September 30, 2024 and related to additional information about matters which existed as of the acquisition date, the Company accounted for the amendment as a measurement period adjustment. Please refer to the table below for the impact of the reduction. Refer to Note 9 - Long-Term Debt for further information regarding the Promissory Note.

The acquisition of EDP has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The Company has been treated as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, EDP's tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and its liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values on the closing date.

 

The allocation of the purchase is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

Measurement Period Adjustments

 

 

As adjusted September 30, 2024

 

Assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

79

 

 

 

 

 

$

79

 

Accounts receivable

 

1,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,451

 

Prepaids and other current assets

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

3,176

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,176

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset

 

325

 

 

 

 

 

 

325

 

Deferred tax assets

 

883

 

 

 

(28

)

 

 

855

 

Intangible assets

 

8,197

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,197

 

Total assets acquired

 

14,153

 

 

 

(28

)

 

 

14,125

 

Liabilities assumed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

428

 

 

 

 

 

 

428

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

1,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

876

 

Operating lease liabilities, less current portion

 

325

 

 

 

 

 

 

325

 

Deferred tax liabilities, net

 

2

 

 

 

1,908

 

 

 

1,910

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

1,769

 

 

 

1,908

 

 

 

3,539

 

Total identifiable net assets

 

12,384

 

 

 

(1,936

)

 

 

10,586

 

Goodwill

 

1,516

 

 

 

1,670

 

 

 

3,186

 

Total net assets acquired and goodwill

$

13,900

 

 

$

(266

)

 

$

13,634

 

 

The excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair values of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired has been assigned to goodwill. Goodwill represents the future benefits of acquiring EDP as the acquisition not only enhances DTI's competitive edge, but also reinforces its position as a leader in providing innovative drilling solutions to the global oil and gas industry. Goodwill will be evaluated for impairment at least annually. Goodwill attributable to the acquisition of EDP is not deductible for tax purposes. As of September 30, 2025, the Company is complete with the process of allocating the purchase price and valuing the acquired assets and liabilities assumed.

 

The Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $1.0 million during year ended December 31, 2024, which is included in other expense, net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

Titan Tools Group Limited

On January 2, 2025, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Drilling Tools International, Inc., completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Titan Tools Group Limited (“Titan”). Titan is a full-service, down-hole tool rental company for land and offshore operations focused on wellbore construction rental items for both traditional hydrocarbon extraction and geothermal industries. Titan's primary operations are located in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa.

In accordance with the terms of the acquisition, the closing of the acquisition occurred on January 2, 2025 (the “Titan Closing Date” or “Titan Closing”) for total consideration of $10.8 million. The consideration for the acquisition of $10.8 million is comprised of the following items (in thousands):

 

Cash paid to Titan shareholders

$

6,002

 

Titan transaction costs to be paid by DTI

 

175

 

Closing date equity consideration(1)

 

2,922

 

Effective settlement of preexisting relationship between DTI and Titan (2)

 

1,675

 

Fair value of consideration transferred

$

10,774

 

 

(1) Represents the value, as of the Titan Closing Date, of the DTI common stock transferred as purchase consideration.

 

(2) Represents the effective settlement of DTI’s accounts receivable from Titan and DTI’s accounts payable to Titan as Titan and DTI were customers of each other prior to the Titan Closing.

 

The acquisition of Titan has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Drilling Tools International, Inc. has been treated as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, Titan’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired, and its liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values on the closing date. The purchase price allocation for the acquisition is considered final as of December 31, 2025.

The allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):

Assets acquired:

 

 

Cash

$

559

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

3,670

 

Inventories

 

658

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

93

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

3,927

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset

 

919

 

Intangible assets, net

 

2,657

 

Total assets acquired

 

12,484

 

Liabilities assumed:

 

 

Accounts payable

 

1,090

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

226

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

1,965

 

Operating lease liabilities, less current portion

 

694

 

Deferred tax liabilities, net

 

71

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

4,045

 

Total identifiable net assets

 

8,439

 

Goodwill

 

2,335

 

Total net assets acquired and goodwill

$

10,774

 

 

The excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair values of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired has been assigned to goodwill. Goodwill represents the future benefits of acquiring Titan as the acquisition not only enhances DTI's competitive edge, but also reinforces its position as a leader in providing innovative drilling solutions to the global oil and gas industry. Goodwill attributable to the acquisition of Titan is not deductible for tax purposes.

The following table sets forth the amounts allocated to the identified intangible assets, the estimated useful lives of those intangible assets as of the Titan Closing Date, and the methodologies used to determine the fair values of those intangible assets (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value

 

Useful life
(in years)

Fair value methodology

Customer relationship

 

 

 

 

$

2,671

 

25

Multi-period Excess Earnings Method

Total intangible assets

 

 

 

 

$

2,671

 

 

 

 

The intangible assets acquired are expected to be amortized over their useful lives on a straight-line basis.

The Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, which is included in other operating and non-operating expenses, net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).